PRP Platelet-Rich Plasma Method Treats Pain Without Surgery
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a medical therapy that utilizes the patient's own blood components to accelerate tissue healing. PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) is a component of blood that has many substances that can stimulate the growth of damaged body cells. In PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) treatment, the growth factor from platelets contained in blood plasma is higher than normal concentrations so that it can help the wound healing process. PRP functions to overcome various health problems, such as obstetrics and orthopedics (bones and joints).
PRP injection procedure
The PRP injection procedure involves several stages:
1. Blood collection: The process of taking blood from the patient by a doctor/nurse
2. Plasma separation: The blood that is taken is then processed in a centrifuge to separate the platelet-rich plasma from other blood components.
3. PRP injection: Plasma that has been separated and contains a high concentration of platelets is then injected into the area of the body that requires healing or tissue repair.
Benefits of PRP therapy
PRP therapy has various benefits, including:
a) Accelerates injury healing
PRP can help ligament, tendon, and muscle injuries heal faster.
b) Reduces inflammation
PRP is effective in reducing chronic inflammation that is often associated with conditions such as osteoarthritis.
c) Tissue regeneration
PRP can stimulate tissue regeneration in cases of wounds, scars, and hair loss.
Blood collection and plasma separation process in PRP
The blood collection and plasma separation process in PRP consists of the following steps:
Blood collection: blood is taken from the patient and placed in a special tube.
Centrifugation: the blood tube is spun in a centrifuge to separate the plasma containing platelets from other blood components such as red and white blood cells.
Plasma extraction: the separated plasma rich in platelets is then extracted and ready to be injected into the area in need.
Conditions that can be treated with PRP
Some conditions that can be treated with PRP therapy include:
1. Sports injuries: such as torn tendons, muscles, and ligaments.
2. Osteoarthritis: especially in the knees and other joints.
3. Chronic wounds: wounds that are difficult to heal such as diabetic ulcers.
4. Hair loss: PRP can be used to treat androgenetic alopecia.
5. Scars: reduce the appearance of scars and improve skin texture.
6. Skin rejuvenation: such as anti-aging treatments.
7. Post-surgical healing: accelerate post-operative healing. Including helping to heal muscles, tendons, and ligaments after surgery.
Advantages of PRP therapy
PRP therapy compared to other methods in terms of healing and tissue regeneration has several advantages:
- Accelerates the wound healing process can be used for various health problems such as pregnancy, orthopedics (bones and joints)
- PRP is taken from the body's own blood so that it has minimal side effects because it is part of the body/blood itself
The PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) method can be done at RSU Hermina Pandanaran. Consult further with an orthopedic specialist or obgyn specialist at RSU Hermina Pandanaran. Get information about RSU Hermina Pandanaran services with our executive service staff
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References:
https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/platelet-rich-plasma-injections
https://www.healthline.com/health/prp#purpose
Written and reviewed by: dr. Irissandya Dyah, Sp.OT